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Wigan U21 vs Colchester U21 - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
England
Professional Development League 
Match Events
14'
14'
Newby A.
22'
22'
Simms C.
41'
41'
Akande A.
AI Match Summary
Wigan U21 in this Professional Development League matchup, with the score ending 6-4 — backing the pre-match view that favored Wigan U21.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
46%
20%
34%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Wigan U21
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
34%
/ Low Confidence
- Colchester U21 haven't matched Wigan U21's recent run of results.
- Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 44%.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 91%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 91%
Over 3.5 Goals 81.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 37%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 81.8%
Wigan U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Colchester U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Wigan U21 | Colchester U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 | 30 |
| Wins | 11 | 9 |
| Draws | 9 | 5 |
| Losses | 11 | 16 |
| Goals Scored | 2.45 | 1.8 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.1 | 2.73 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.69 | 2.38 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 15, 2026 Professional Development League
Wigan U21 vs Colchester U21
6:4
Aug 12, 2025 Professional Development League
Colchester U21 vs Wigan U21
4:1
Sep 17, 2024 Professional Development League
Wigan U21 vs Colchester U21
4:1
Sep 12, 2023 Professional Development League
Wigan U21 vs Colchester U21
3:0
Aug 24, 2022 Professional Development League
Wigan U21 vs Colchester U21
1:2
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Wigan U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Simms C.
3 Goals Assists Leader Cavanagh J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.07
Avg xA / game 1.34
Colchester U21 Compare
Top Goalscorer Akande A.
3 Goals Assists Leader Newby A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.16
Avg xA / game 1.32
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Wigan U21 34 / 100
Colchester U21 20 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Wigan U21 Colchester U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Colchester U21 Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Wigan U21's goal record stands at 90% scoring rate across 31 recent games.
Colchester U21's defensive record shows goals conceded in 93% of 30 matches.
These sides typically produce 5.20 goals when they meet.
Wigan U21 went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Wigan U21 VS Colchester U21
2.13 Goals Scored 1.75
3 Goals Conceded 3.25
100% Over 1.5 88%
100% Over 2.5 88%
88% Over 3.5 75%
Recent Form & Match History
Wigan U21
(Home) 20 Oct
Wigan U21
1 : 3 Bolton U21
06 Oct
Hull City U21
2 : 2 Wigan U21
29 Sept
Wigan U21
2 : 1 Huddersfield U21
22 Sept
Wigan U21
2 : 2 Coventry U21
15 Sept
Wigan U21
6 : 4 Colchester U21
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20 Oct
Wigan U21
1 : 3 Bolton U21
29 Sept
Wigan U21
2 : 1 Huddersfield U21
22 Sept
Wigan U21
2 : 2 Coventry U21
15 Sept
Wigan U21
6 : 4 Colchester U21
25 Aug
Wigan U21
2 : 5 Cardiff U21
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Colchester U21
(Away) 27 Oct
Colchester U21
5 : 1 QPR U21
06 Oct
Colchester U21
1 : 2 Swansea U21
29 Sept
Coventry U21
1 : 0 Colchester U21
25 Sept
Colchester U21
2 : 1 Sheffield Wed U21
15 Sept
Wigan U21
6 : 4 Colchester U21
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29 Sept
Coventry U21
1 : 0 Colchester U21
15 Sept
Wigan U21
6 : 4 Colchester U21
25 Aug
Bolton U21
7 : 0 Colchester U21
14 Aug
Fleetwood Town U21
0 : 4 Colchester U21
25 Jul
Braintree
4 : 0 Colchester U21
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolton U21 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 24:12 | 21 |
| 2 | Fleetwood Town U21 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 13:13 | 19 |
| 3 | Swansea U21 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 16:14 | 15 |
| 4 | Coventry U21 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19:13 | 14 |
| 5 | Cardiff U21 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 20:11 | 13 |
| 6 | Sheffield Utd U21 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13:8 | 13 |
| 7 | Huddersfield U21 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 19:11 | 12 |
| 8 | Bristol City U21 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 19:15 | 12 |
| 9 | Peterborough U21 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16:21 | 11 |
| 10 | Wigan U21 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 20:25 | 10 |
| 11 | Colchester U21 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 19:22 | 9 |
| 12 | Charlton U21 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 16:19 | 9 |
| 13 | Barnsley U21 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16:23 | 8 |
| 14 | QPR U21 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 17:28 | 8 |
| 15 | Sheffield Wed U21 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 13:16 | 7 |
| 16 | Hull City U21 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9:13 | 5 |
| 17 | Millwall U21 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5:10 | 3 |
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